World Heritage Sites in Nepal

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In Nepal, there are four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Two of the four world heritage sites are classified in the cultural category and two fall under the natural category. The seven sites in the Kathmandu valley, which collectively comprise one…

Rafting in Nepal

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Rafting in Nepal is one of the most popular adventure activities one could try in Nepal. Nepal is home to numerous swift-moving rivers that burst from the Himalayas and carve deep gorges before reaching the broad plains where they slow…

Korchan Trek

View from Korchan Ridge

The Korchan Ridge Trek is a relatively new and uncharted trek in the Annapurna, Machhapuchhre region. Korchan also called Korchon is a hill that rises 3682 meters above sea level. The Korchan trek entails climbing the Korchan ridge, which is…

Thorong La Pass Trek

Thorang La Pass, Photo from Wikipedia

Thorong La Pass, also known as Thorung La, is a mountain pass in central Nepal’s Damodar Himal, which is located north of the Annapurna Himal. It is 5,416 meters (17,769 feet) above sea level. Thorong La is the highest point…

Amphu Lapcha Pass Trek

Amphu Lapcha Pass 5850 meters

At the crest of the Honku valley, at an elevation of 5,845 meters (19,177 feet), is the glaciated Amphu Lapcha Pass. The Amphu Lapcha Pass Trek, a glacier pass surrounded by serac cliffs, is one of the toughest treks in…

Imja Tse (Island Peak)

Imja Tse island Peak 6189m

Imja Tse, often referred to as Island Peak, is one of the most popular summits for beginner mountain climbers because it is over 6189 meters high. Although scaling a mountain is no easy task, Imja Tse, Island Peak is one…